Quotes about Compassion
My mission in life is not merely to survive but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
— Maya Angelou
I may never be known as a philanthropist, but I certainly am a lover of mankind, and I will give freely of my resources. I am happy to describe myself as charitable.
— Maya Angelou
It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.
— Maya Angelou
I will look after you and I will look after anybody you say needs to be looked after, any way you say. I am here. I brought my whole self to you. I am your mother." (1986)
— Maya Angelou
People will forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
— Maya Angelou
A lack of courage allows us to remain blinded to our own history and deaf to the cries of our past.
— Maya Angelou
If I am comfortable inside my skin, I have the ability to make other people comfortable inside their skins.
— Maya Angelou
We turned other cheeks so often our heads seemed to revolve on the end of our necks, like old stop and go signs.
— Maya Angelou
We do not lead others into the Light by stepping into the darkness with them.
— Melody Beattie
Today, God, help me to know that it is okay to allow myself to be human. Help me not to feel guilty or punish myself when I need to "fall apart.
— Melody Beattie
Stop picking on yourself, worrying if you're good enough, wondering what people will see if you let them see your heart. This is what they'll see: that you are a lovable and delightful soul, a beautiful child of God.
— Melody Beattie
Today, I will watch myself and listen to myself as I go through my day. I will not judge myself for what I'm feeling; I will accept myself.
— Melody Beattie